Helpful Links
Public resources for HOA owners who want to understand reserves, records, annual disclosures, dues, FHA approval, and VA approval.
Official HOA law resources
California Civil Code §5200 — Association Records
Defines many categories of HOA records, including financial documents, executed contracts, reserve balances, and minutes.
California Civil Code §5205 — Inspection and Copying
Explains member inspection and copying rights for association records.
California Civil Code §5300 — Annual Budget Report
Lists information generally included in an HOA annual budget report.
California Civil Code §5550 — Reserve Study
Describes the reserve-study visual inspection and annual review requirement.
California Civil Code §5565 — Reserve Summary
Describes the summary of association reserves required in the annual budget report.
California Civil Code §5230 — Limits on Use of Records
Explains that association records and information from them may not be sold, used commercially, or used for unrelated purposes.
Board elections and recall
California Corporations Code section 7510
Special meetings of members may be called by 5% or more of the members.
California Corporations Code section 7222
General nonprofit mutual benefit corporation rule for removal of directors without cause.
California Civil Code section 5100
Director removal elections in common interest developments use secret ballot procedures.
Davis-Stirling.com director removal overview
Plain-English HOA law reference on board recalls and director removal.
Official owner access
HOA / AppFolio Owner Portal
Use this portal to review official owner records if your association uses AppFolio for document access.
If the portal link changes, confirm the current portal address with management.